On Dec. 14, HMD Global announced the Nokia C1 Plus smartphone in Europe. It China, the handset has been available for pre-orders since Dec. 25. As scheduled, the smartphone is now up for purchase in China. The Nokia C1 Plus is an updated version of the Nokia C1 that debuted in December 2019.

Nokia C1 Plus specifications and pricing

The Nokia C1 Plus features a 5.45-inch LCD panel that offers an HD+ resolution and an aspect ratio of 18:9. The back panel of the phone is made out of plastic.

The smartphone is preinstalled with Android 10 (Go edition). It draws power from a 2,500mAh battery that supports 5W charging. It is fueled by an unknown quad-core processor that works at 1.4GHz.

Editor’s Pick: Nokia leads 4G feature phone sales in China for the year 2020

The SoC is coupled with 1 GB of RAM. It has a native storage of 16 GB and carries support for external storage. Unlike the older Nokia C1 handset, the Plus edition lacks a dedicated button for accessing the Google Assistant.

On the front, the Nokia C1 Plus has an LED flash assisted 5-megapixel camera with face recognition support. The backside of the phone features a 5-megapixel camera with LED flash and HDR support.

The Nokia C1 Plus has arrived in China with a pricing of 499 Yuan (~$76). It can be bought in colors like blue and red.

In related news, the Finnish has already started with the sales of other entry-level Nokia 4G features in China. Recently, it began with the sales of Nokia 6300 4G for 429 Yuan (~$65) and Nokia 8000 4G or 699 Yuan (~$107).

UP NEXT: Nokia’s 5G deal with Telecom Italia (TIM) deals another blow to Huawei

The post Nokia C1 Plus goes on sale in China appeared first on Gizmochina.

A few days ago, HMD Global had launched its Nokia C1 Plus smartphone in the Chinese market and now the device is up for pre-orders. It is priced at 499 yuan, which roughly converts to $76, and will be available for purchase from 1st January in two color options — Blue and Red.

Being an entry-level offering from the company, the smartphone is targeted towards first-time users. The device comes with a 5.45-inch IPS LCD HD+ display with a screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels and an 18:9 aspect ratio.

EDITOR’S PICK: New Mi Notebook Pro model on the way with Intel’s 11th Gen and AMD Ryzen 5 5600H processors

Under the hood, the phone is powered by a quad-core processor which is clocked at 1.4GHz but the chipset model remains unknown. It packs 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage with support for expandable storage.

In the camera department, there’s a 5MP camera sensor on the back and a 5 MP selfie snapper upfront. As for the software, being an entry-level smartphone, it runs the Android 10 Go Edition out-of-the-box.

Other features on the device include dual-SIM, 4G LTE, single-band WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2, GNSS (GPS, A-GPS), and FM Radio. The phone is powered by a 2,500mAh removable battery with support for 5W charging.

UP NEXT: Samsung Galaxy A72 4G with Snapdragon 720G spotted at Geekbench

The post Nokia C1 Plus is now up for pre-orders in China for 499 yuan ($76) appeared first on Gizmochina.

After unveiling the Nokia C1 Plus for international markets, HMD Global has now launched this entry-level smartphone in China priced at ¥499 ($76). It will go on sale starting Christmas Day (December 25) in the country.

The Nokia C1 Plus is a device targeted at first-time smartphone buyers. It features a 5.45-inch IPS LCD panel on the front with a resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels (HD+), 18:9 screen-to-ratio, and a 5MP selfie camera with an LED flash above it.

The back of the phone houses another 5MP shooter, again accompanied by an LED flash. Further, the volume rocker and the power key are located on the right side. Whereas, the 3.5mm headphone jack is at the top, and the MicroUSB port, the microphone hole, as well as the speaker grille are at the bottom.

EDITOR’S PICK: Nokia PureBook X14 launched in India with metal body, Intel Core i5, Dolby Vision, and more

The device is powered by an unknown quad-core processor clocked at 1.4Ghz. This silicon is paired with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. Because of its low-end hardware, the handset runs Android 10 Go Edition.

Other features of this phone include dual-SIM, 4G LTE, single-band WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2, GNSS (GPS, A-GPS), FM Radio, microSD card slot (up to 128GB), proximity sensor, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, and 2,500mAh removable battery with support for 5W charging.

1 of 2

Last but not least, the Nokia C1 Plus comes in two colors – Red & Blue, measures 149.1 × 71.2 × 8.75mm in dimensions, and weighs 146g.

UP NEXT: Nokia 5.4 launched with Snapdragon 662, 48MP quad cameras and punch-hole display

The post Nokia C1 Plus launched in China for ¥499 ($76) appeared first on Gizmochina.

HMD Global has been quite consistent with releasing phones that cut across all price segments – from feature phones to budget phones to mid-rangers and, of course, flagship models. The Finnish company has just announced the Nokia C1 Plus, an entry-level model that takes over from the Nokia C1 which was launched in 2019 as the cheapest Nokia smartphone. The Nokia C2 was actually launched as a 4G successor to the Nokia C1. The ‘Plus’ variant arrives with upgraded hardware and software.

The Nokia C1 Plus arrives as the cheapest 4G phone and it features a 5.45-inch HD+ in-cell display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The device has an all-around solid polycarbonate body to protect from accidental drops, which Nokia Mobile claims was tested for over 50 tests.

The phone runs on Android 10 Go with lighter apps and less bloatware to give you more storage space, which can hold up to 3000 songs or 13 hours of HD video.  For photography, the device packs a 5MP selfie camera with HDR imaging. The front camera also supports facial recognition and has a dedicated front flash at the side. At the rear aspect, there is also a single 5MP camera with HDR imaging and flash on the back as well.

Under the hood, the Nokia C1 Plus crams a 2500 mAh battery, which can power the device for a whole day. It charges via a 5V/1A-rated charger. The device is powered by an unknown 1.4 GHz quad-core processor paired with 1 GB RAM and there is 16GB of internal storage onboard which can be expanded via a microSD card slot for up to 128 GB. The Nokia C1 Plus doesn’t have a dedicated Google Assistant button like its predecessors.

HMD Global hinted via a press release that the Nokia C1 Plus will be launched for sale later this month and is priced at €69. The phone is available in Red and Blue.

UP NEXT: Honor plans to ship more than 100 million smartphones in 2021: Report

The post Nokia C1 Plus 4G with a 5.45″ HD+ display, Android 10 Go launched for €69 appeared first on Gizmochina.

HMD Global is gearing up to launch a new phone in China. The launch date poster released by the brand reveals that the phone will be made official on Dec. 15. The handset will have a dedicated button that will give single-click access to the health code application. It appears that the company could be launching the Nokia TA-1335 phone that was recently certified by the TENAA authority of China. It is likely to arrive as a C-series phone. Probably, it may debut with the Nokia C1 Plus moniker.

Nokia C1 Plus specifications (Rumored)

The TENAA listing revealed that the Nokia TA-1335 measures 149.1 x 71.2 x 8.75mm and it weighs only 122 grams. The phone is expected to arrive in two colors such as Navy Blue and Champagne.

The handset has a 5.45-inch LCD screen that produces an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels and an 18:9 aspect ratio. It is fueled by an unknown 1.4GHz octa-core processor and 2 GB of RAM. It is equipped with large internal storage of 64 GB. It is preinstalled with Android 10 OS. This low-budget phone is likely to run on the lighter Go version of the operating system.

Editor’s Pick:  Flipkart teases the impending launch of the Nokia Purebook laptop in India

The Nokia TA-1335 has a front-facing camera of 3-megapixel and it has a rear camera of 5-megapixel. On the connectivity front, the device supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, and LTE. It is backed by a 2,500mAh battery that is expected to support 5W charging.

The Nokia C3 that debuted in August this year has a dedicated button for accessing the health code app, but the images of the alleged Nokia C1 Plus that it does not have a dedicated hardware key for it. Hence, it appears that one of the volume buttons may double up as the button for accessing the app.

UP NEXT: Video shows Nokia 8.1 running Android 11 internal beta

The post New Nokia phone to debut on December 15 in China appeared first on Gizmochina.

In December 2019, HMD Global announced the Nokia C1 a compact entry-level smartphone. It is speculated that the Nokia phone with model number TA-1312 that was recently certified by Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) authority could be arriving as an updated version of the Nokia C1, A fresh report by Nokia Power User has revealed the key details of the Nokia C1 Plus. The leaks suggest that the launch date of the Nokia C1 Plus could be close at hand.

Nokia C1 Plus specifications (Rumored)

The Nokia C1 was a 3C phone, but the upcoming Nokia C1 Plus is expected to arrive with 4G capabilities. The new leak states that the Nokia C1 Plus will continue to sport a 5.45-inch display that will produce HD+ resolution. It will draw power from a 1.4GHz octa-core processor. The name of the processor is not mentioned in the leak.

Editor’s Pick:  Nokia 9 engineering machine leaks showing a fingerprint scanner at the rear

The Nokia C1 Plus is expected to arrive with 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage. It is equipped with a microSD card slot for additional storage. The device could be backed by a 2,500mAh battery. Like the Nokia C1, its Plus edition is likely to arrive with a 5-megapixel front camera and a 5-megapixel rear camera.

The Nokia C1 Plus measures 149.1 x 71.2 x 8.75mm and it is may hit the markets in color options such as Red and Blue. HMD Global is reported planning to launch the Nokia 7.3 and Nokia 9.3 PureView soon. There is a possibility that the Nokia C1 Plus may go official alongside these phones.

UP NEXT: Nokia 6300 and Nokia 8000 4G’s key specs, color options, and more have been revealed

The post Nokia C1 Plus specifications leaked: Launch could be near appeared first on Gizmochina.